A pelvic examination of a 23-year-old woman showed vesicles and ulcerated lesions on her labia.Cultures were negative for Neisseria and Chlamydia;the VDRL test was negative.Which of the following is probable?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The presence of vesicles and ulcerated lesions on the labia, along with negative cultures for Neisseria and Chlamydia, suggest genital herpes. A negative VDRL test also rules out syphilis. Candidiasis would present with white, curd-like discharge and NGU (Non-Gonococcal Urethritis) would present with urethral discharge, but neither of these conditions typically have the same physical signs as genital herpes. Gonorrhea is also unlikely given the negative cultures.

A Pelvic Examination of a 23-Year-Old Woman Showed Vesicles and Ulcerated